Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! It seems we have skipped early spring weather and have moved right into summer with temperatures in the mid-80s. We have received plenty of moisture in ...

Whether you're adding mulch to your vegetable garden or a bed of edible flowers, avoid the mistake of using too much. Here's ...

Too often, gardeners spread out mulch as thinly as possible just to cover the soil. This will be much less effective in preventing weeds. The appropriate depth of mulch varies with the situation.

Mulching improves the look of garden beds and the yard, helps soil retain moisture, and acts as an insulator. While it's a good idea to mulch at points throughout the year, should you mulch before ...

Find out which plants to mulch in fall and why it's so important to do so. Learn the plants to mulch in fall, plus mulching ...

My garden sure wood be nothing without mulch! Like choosing the right plant for the right place, mulch should match the conditions and plants growing in your garden. Mulch can be plant-based ...

Two garden terms you might often see mentioned in these columns are “compost” (decaying organic matter) to enrich our sandy soil and “mulch” (material spread around plants to reduce ...

To mulch, or not to mulch — that seems to be the question. You will find advocates on both sides of the debate. Gardening is not an exact science, and you can find theories to support various ...

Ask the Master Gardener: Best mulches decompose and improve the soil beneath them Organic mulch like wood chips, rice hulls or pine needles work the best and are most effective when placed 3-4 ...

All mulches moderate temperatures, conserve water and promote air flow over root zones. During the summer, soil may be 20 degrees cooler - and, in winter, several degrees warmer - than unmulched ...

It's the season of falling leaves, and you might be tempted to use your pile as mulch for your garden and around the yard. However, there are a few downsides.